Craig's Brother released their first commercial album Homecoming on Tooth & Nail Records in 1998. By this time they had already released two demos: one self-titled cassette tape and a CD/LP called Keepin' It Real. They never achieved much fame, but the fans they did attain were extremely dedicated. They relied quite a bit on the Christian music market in order to gain a foothold.
In 2000, a sophomore release, Lost At Sea, was planned, when Tooth & Nail dropped the band. It is still unclear why they did so. It took more than a year before Lost At Sea became available outside the United States. Soon thereafter, the album once again became unavailable.
Right around this time, the drummer, Heath Konkel, one of the few who had stuck with the band from the beginning, left to attend school. More members left, new ones were gained, among these a certain Steven, who also performs in the band HeyMike!, that split up around this time. Dan McClintock of Inspection 12 also contributed songwriting, singing, and guitar playing to the second album. Ryan Key, Yellowcard's vocalist, also joined the band for a short while. Yellowcard's violinist, Sean Mackin, also made a guest appearance on "Back and Forth" on the Lost at Sea album.
In the end, it was too turbulent to keep going. Craig's Brother disbanded in 2001, after fans had been kept on their toes for months.
The band's website at www.craigsbrother.net, remained however, and has changed layouts numerous times. The webmaster, Eli, has stuck around and kept the messageboard running, and there have even been a few updates. In the summer of 2003, www.tedbond.com was launched, also by Eli (As of 2005, the domain is no longer up). Ted gave the fans three new acoustic songs, one of which was called "Craig's Brother". It was a sad reflection on the time in the band, hanging out with, "just a bunch of drunks I can't stand". These songs proved Ted could still write songs that were of the same caliber as the earlier Craig's Brother material.
Rumours that that the band would reunite were proven true. At the end of 2003, it was announced that Craig's Brother was back. Heath and Scott returned from school, and they also recruited some other new band members. A new EP, EPidemic (with that capitalization) was released the next summer.
In early 2009 Craig's Brother reported on their web site www.craigsbrother.com that they would be entering the studio to record a new full length album. The new album is titled 'The Insidious Lie'. The band finished the album in December 2010 and it will be released in early 2011.
Party Girl
Craig's Brother Lyrics
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You think love is there to be exploited
Such a mess young but tarnished nonetheless
And your youth has yet to be enjoyed
Before its over
I hope that you find what you're searching for
You better wake up right now
Take a breath
What's with your obsession with death
Don't you think that life
Could offer something more
Than decadence
And the next experience
All this time you're really trying hard to just ignore
Its almost over
I know you won't find
What you're searching for
You better wake up
Right now and decide
What you're life is worth
Take the chance
We don't need drugs to make romance
Let's explore something more
Than just our pants
Party girl there's something broken in your world
Party girl
Party girl drunk on the floor
And it's not funny anymore
Party girl you better wake up party girl
The lyrics of Party Girl by Craig's Brother depict a girl who indulges in partying and other vices, believing that it's the way to seek love and happiness. However, her actions and lifestyle have left her broken and tarnished, despite her youth. The singer, in a contemplative tone, encourages the girl to wake up to the realities of her life and value herself.
The singer expresses a hope that the party girl finds what she's searching for, but believes that it's unlikely given her current lifestyle. The girl is obsessed with death and seems to be ignoring the possibilities of life that could offer her more than decadence and temporary experiences. Ultimately, the singer urges the girl to take a chance on life, to explore romance without relying on drugs, and to realize that her life is worth more than what she's settled for.
The overall message of the song is clear, highlighting the importance of self-worth, healthy relationships and living with purpose. It's a reminder that there's more to life than just the present moment and our immediate gratifications, and that it's important to consider our long term happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Party girl there's something broken in your world
The person singing this song is calling out to a party girl and saying that there is something wrong in her life.
You think love is there to be exploited
The party girl believes that love is a tool that can be used for her own benefit.
Such a mess young but tarnished nonetheless
Despite being young, the party girl is in a bad state and has lost her purity.
And your youth has yet to be enjoyed
The life of the party girl has been messy and she hasn't truly experienced the joys of youth yet.
Before its over
The artist recognizes that the party girl's lifestyle is unsustainable and that things will change soon.
I hope that you find what you're searching for
The singer wishes that the party girl can find her way in life and avoid her destructive tendencies.
You better wake up right now
The singer is urging the party girl to take action and change something in her life before it gets worse.
And decide what you're life is worth
The party girl needs to make a conscious decision about what she wants out of life and what she wants to achieve.
Take a breath
The party girl needs to relax and not let life overwhelm her.
What's with your obsession with death
The artist is questioning why the party girl seems to be fixated on death and self-destructive behavior.
Don't you think that life
The singer is trying to make the party girl think more deeply about her choices and actions.
Could offer something more
There are other experiences in life that are worthwhile and fulfilling that the party girl is missing out on.
Than decadence
The party girl's focus on pleasure and indulgence is not a fulfilling way to live life.
And the next experience
The party girl is constantly searching for the next thrill and adventure without considering the consequences.
All this time you're really trying hard to just ignore
Despite the warning signs and the singer's attempts to make her see reason, the party girl is still ignoring the danger of her lifestyle.
Its almost over
The party girl's situation is reaching a breaking point and something needs to change soon.
I know you won't find
The singer recognizes that the party girl will not find happiness or a fulfilling life through her current actions.
What you're searching for
The party girl will not find the answers to her problems or the fulfillment she desires from her current lifestyle.
You better wake up
The singer is warning the party girl that it's time to change her actions or face the consequences.
Take the chance
The party girl needs to take a chance on something new and positive instead of her current lifestyle.
We don't need drugs to make romance
The artist is suggesting that the party girl has been using drugs for false pleasure instead of finding true love and romance.
Let's explore something more
There is more to life than the party girl's current experiences, and the artist is offering her the chance to explore that.
Than just our pants
The party girl needs to focus on real emotional connections instead of just physical pleasure.
Party girl drunk on the floor
The party girl is lying on the floor, drunk and unable to control herself or her life.
And it's not funny anymore
The singer recognizes that the party girl's situation has become serious and a source of concern, not a joke.
Party girl you better wake up party girl
The singer is repeating the warning that the party girl needs to wake up and change her actions before it's too late.
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.